Features

    • How We Test Monitors

      What you expect to see from a PC monitor isn't always what you get. That's why standardized testing is an important part of the review process at PC Labs. Here's how we test every monitor we review.

      1 week, 1 day By Tony Hoffman, Chris Stobing
      How We Test Monitors (Feature Monitors)
    • PCMag Editorial Mission Statement

      PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.

      1 week, 3 days By Wendy Sheehan Donnell
      PCMag Editorial Mission Statement (Feature Home)
    • PCMag Editorial Team

      Here's who we are and what we do. We welcome your questions and feedback.

      1 week, 3 days By PCMag UK
      PCMag Editorial Team (Feature First Looks)
    • How We Test Phones

      We use a stringent set of repeatable tests to analyze the mobile phones we review, covering battery life, call quality, performance, multimedia capabilities, wireless reception, and more.

      3 weeks, 1 day By Sascha Segan, Eric Zeman
      How We Test Phones (Feature Black Hat)
    • How We Test VPNs

      We test and rate scores of VPNs each year to help you find the best one to keep you safe and anonymous online. Here's our testing methodology and how we arrive at our conclusions.

      3 months, 3 weeks By Chris Stobing, Justyn Newman
      How We Test VPNs (Feature VPN)
    • How We Test Desktop PCs

      Standardized, repeatable testing is central to all 1,500-plus reviews we publish annually. Here's how we test every desktop PC that hits the bench at PC Labs.

      7 months By Brian Westover, John Burek
      How We Test Desktop PCs (Feature Desktop PCs)
    • How We Test Graphics Cards

      PC Labs' cutting-edge testing of graphics cards from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia encompasses leading AAA games, industry-standard synthetic tests, AI benchmarks, and content creation apps. Here's what we use and how we do it.

      7 months By Michael Justin Allen Sexton, Chris Stobing
      How We Test Graphics Cards (Feature Graphics Cards)
    • How We Test Processors

      Standardized, repeatable testing underpins everything we review at PCMag. Here's how we evaluate desktop CPUs, from pure processing trials to gauging a processor's nuanced effects on graphics performance.

      7 months, 2 weeks By Michael Justin Allen Sexton, Chris Stobing
      How We Test Processors (Feature Processors)
    • Contact PCMag

      Answers to common questions about how to reach us

      7 months, 3 weeks By PCMag UK
      Contact PCMag (Feature Buying Guides)
    • How We Test Web Hosting Services

      Standardized, reproducible testing is a vital aspect of PCMag.com's reviews. Here's how we evaluate every web hosting service we test.

      8 months, 2 weeks By Jeffrey L. Wilson
      How We Test Web Hosting Services (Feature Web Hosting)
    • How We Test Wi-Fi Routers

      Your router is the at the heart of your home network, so it's important to get the right one. Here's how we test every wireless router we review.

      8 months, 2 weeks By John R. Delaney
      How We Test Wi-Fi Routers (Feature Wi-Fi Mesh Networking Systems)
    • How We Test Projectors

      Projectors are ever-evolving, and our testing regimen follows the trends: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, and Filmmaker modes, along with a mounting emphasis on streaming input. This is how we evaluate the latest models, from budget to cutting-edge.

      9 months By Tony Hoffman, M. David Stone
      How We Test Projectors (Feature Projectors)
    • How We Test Smart Home Devices

      We install and test more than 100 smart devices in our homes each year to determine their ease of use, reliability, and performance to help you choose the best ones for your budget.

      9 months, 1 week By John R. Delaney
      How We Test Smart Home Devices (Feature Air Purifiers)
    • How We Test Fitness Trackers

      If you want to get healthy, a fitness tracker can help. At PCMag, we put them through rigorous testing to see which ones are up to the challenge. Here's how we do it.

      9 months, 1 week By Angela Moscaritolo
      How We Test Fitness Trackers (Feature Fitness Trackers)